Vital Signs

Front

What is the medical term for low blood pressure?

Back

Hypotension

Front

What is the average normal body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

98.6°F

Front

List the four main vital signs that are routinely monitored.

Back

Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

Front

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Back

Hypertension

Front

What should a nurse aide check if a patient feels faint while ambulating?

Back

Blood Pressure

Front

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate (pulse)?

Back

60 to 100 beats per minute

Front

What vital sign is measured by counting the number of breaths per minute?

Back

Respirations

Front

What is the significance of monitoring vital signs in patients?

Back

Vital signs provide critical information about a patient's health status and can indicate changes in their condition.

Front

What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats?

Back

Systolic blood pressure

Front

What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats?

Back

Diastolic blood pressure